Goodfellow holds Asian / Pacific Islander Heritage Luncheon

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  • By Staff Sgt. Angela Malek
  • 17th Communications Squadron
The Asian / Pacific Islander Heritage Committee observed National Asian / Pacific Heritage Month by hosting their Asian / Pacific Islander Heritage Luncheon Tuesday at the Events Center.

More than 100 people took part in the event designed to raise cultural awareness and appreciation on base and the local area about the historical and social contributions Asian and Pacific Islanders have made to the rich history of the United States.

The event featured a buffet-style menu of meals common to Asian and Pacific Islander cultures such as fried rice, beef bulgogi and kim chee.

The luncheon also featured hula dancing and tae kwon do demonstrations.

"I was able to show the people of Goodfellow a part of my Hawaiian culture with an interpretive dance (the hula) well known throughout the Hawaiian community," said Airman 1st Class Kamaile Chan, treasurer of the Asian / Pacific Heritage Committee. "It gives those who are unable to travel to the Pacific Islands a chance to experience the culture firsthand," she added.